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Forum: Touring
04-15-13, 11:37 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,446
Posted By KirkBeiser

Imo the 2x9 is alright but not when it's the...

Imo the 2x9 is alright but not when it's the stock 36/48 that comes on the Cross Check. I think if you can get to a 28 or 30 smallest front ring (and an 11x34) you will be happier. I have toured a...
Forum: Touring
04-09-13, 12:31 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 15,773
Posted By KirkBeiser

the only way it is a substantial amount is if you...

the only way it is a substantial amount is if you show the numbers as everyday of the year for 20 years. There is virtually nobody on this board that is doing a 20 yr trip. For most people it is an...
Forum: Touring
04-08-13, 11:33 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 15,773
Posted By KirkBeiser

Basically you are arguing for the sake of arguing...

Basically you are arguing for the sake of arguing at this piont. I highly doubt that you are using a gallon/mo every month for 20 years. If you are then I have already suggested that you consider...
Forum: Touring
04-08-13, 07:54 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 15,773
Posted By KirkBeiser

Niles I think you are purposely inflating your...

Niles I think you are purposely inflating your numbers to benefit your argument. I doubt you are traveling 30 days/mo and 12 mo/yr. Especially in areas when you need to melt snow. If you need...
Forum: Touring
04-08-13, 07:31 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 15,773
Posted By KirkBeiser

A gallon/mo? I could maybe use a half gallon if...

A gallon/mo? I could maybe use a half gallon if I was traveling full time. But when I'm on the road I typically buy the first appropriate sized bottle of Heet or denatured since I'm not interested...
Forum: Touring
04-08-13, 09:59 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,150
Posted By KirkBeiser

i think people are dismissing how big of an issue...

i think people are dismissing how big of an issue it would be if your credit card and ATM card stopped working. Bad things happen and you can't just go home and wait for the bank to handle any...
04-06-13, 02:12 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,418
Posted By KirkBeiser

My ideal setup with my small apt in Taiwan. ...

My ideal setup with my small apt in Taiwan.

solid but cheap commuter bike stored in common area - $160 KHS mountain bike (3+ yrs old)
Surly LHT for touring - coming next week
Fuji Newest 1.0...
Forum: Asia
04-05-13, 10:04 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,044
Posted By KirkBeiser

This is from a weekend trip in southern Taiwan...

This is from a weekend trip in southern Taiwan last weekend. That bike is getting demoted to commuter with an impending arrival of a Surly.
...
Forum: Touring
04-05-13, 02:34 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 15,773
Posted By KirkBeiser

A pint is kind of the upper limit imo. A pint of...

A pint is kind of the upper limit imo. A pint of alcohol would last more than a week by myself. I would need more food before then. Once you get anywhere near a quart (cooking for groups?) you are...
Forum: Touring
04-04-13, 12:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,206
Posted By KirkBeiser

I hope I'm not the guy from China but I did...

I hope I'm not the guy from China but I did recently buy a Surly for a long tour. As a comparison I found one (a stock LHT) for 1100USD's in Taiwan. I am adding a Brooks saddle and I still need to...
Forum: Touring
04-03-13, 11:42 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 15,773
Posted By KirkBeiser

Yeah, that's the problem with buying denatured...

Yeah, that's the problem with buying denatured alcohol unless you are in a group to split up the bottle. tbh if someone is carrying a quart of alcohol then it's time to consider a different stove...
Forum: Touring
04-02-13, 09:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,691
Posted By KirkBeiser

Are you buying two bikes? That's what you need...

Are you buying two bikes? That's what you need if you want to do racing and touring.
Forum: Touring
04-01-13, 11:39 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,455
Posted By KirkBeiser

I did a nice 2 day trip through southern Taiwan...

I did a nice 2 day trip through southern Taiwan before it gets too hot. I took a longer route on the way back past the southern tip just so I could take the following photo. I was hoping for blue...
Forum: Touring
04-01-13, 09:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,286
Posted By KirkBeiser

What kind of batteries did you have bad luck...

What kind of batteries did you have bad luck with? It would kind of reinforce my suspicions if they were the fast recharging type.
Forum: Introductions
03-23-13, 12:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 275
Posted By KirkBeiser

Hi Jenny, I'm also in Taiwan (but Kaohsiung)...

Hi Jenny,
I'm also in Taiwan (but Kaohsiung) and there are a lot of great mountain roads to ride in Taiwan. Have fun. Kirk
Forum: Touring
03-22-13, 08:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,286
Posted By KirkBeiser

That's the answer to a different question. ...

That's the answer to a different question. Similarly I use Eneloops.

However the question is how to charge faster. My Eneloops take 8+ hours i think to recharge. You can get faster charging...
Forum: Touring
03-20-13, 09:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,286
Posted By KirkBeiser

One of the problems with fast chargers is the...

One of the problems with fast chargers is the heat produced by charging faster. This decreases how many discharges a battery has and these batteries also discharge faster. I have several sets of...
Forum: Touring
02-26-13, 08:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 913
Posted By KirkBeiser

It sounds better that they were possibly seen 10...

It sounds better that they were possibly seen 10 days ago in a remote area. that's still an unverified siting though. Hopefully they are simply out of contact and will be a little embarrassed when...
Forum: Touring
02-26-13, 02:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 913
Posted By KirkBeiser

No contact in one month sounds very bad. I guess...

No contact in one month sounds very bad. I guess there is always hope though.
Forum: Touring
02-22-13, 10:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,398
Posted By KirkBeiser

I checked for leaks and it looked like the entire...

I checked for leaks and it looked like the entire length of one baffle had developed pinholes (rotted?). I'm pretty sure that I used it about 100+ times most recently in Peru 2008, on/off in WA 2009...
Forum: Touring
02-20-13, 06:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,398
Posted By KirkBeiser

I had a BA air core (non insulated) that was...

I had a BA air core (non insulated) that was mostly stored folded up until it failed after 5-6 yrs. I hang my stuff up in the closet on a hanger now but some cats will find stuff like this and...
Forum: Touring
02-20-13, 06:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,102
Posted By KirkBeiser

I think there's a good chance you end up wearing...

I think there's a good chance you end up wearing that backpack unless you buy some really nice bungies or cables. The bike rack isn't that big and that is an awkward load to tie down. I tried to...
02-15-13, 11:07 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,533
Posted By KirkBeiser

Your reactive hypoglycemia and my celiacs are...

Your reactive hypoglycemia and my celiacs are completely unrelated to what is best for those that are overweight or those w/o any conditions. For you Atkins works because of the issues that you...
Forum: Touring
02-15-13, 09:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,468
Posted By KirkBeiser

My first hosting was a success a couple of weeks...

My first hosting was a success a couple of weeks ago. A nice guy that really did not want to intrude at all. We chatted a little and he made his plans to fly out to Hong Kong on his trip back to...
Forum: Touring
02-15-13, 07:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,450
Posted By KirkBeiser

Alcohol is completely unnecessary for survival so...

Alcohol is completely unnecessary for survival so it is frivolous. Perhaps frivolous wasn't the exact correct word but you should have gotten the idea unless you just want to argumentative. The...
Forum: Touring
02-15-13, 06:14 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,349
Posted By KirkBeiser

So it turns out that my Surly supplier might not...

So it turns out that my Surly supplier might not be able to get a Surly for about 6 months. His supplier submits orders in bulk (probably in 1-2 months) and it takes 3-4 months to fill the order. ...
02-15-13, 12:26 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,533
Posted By KirkBeiser

I'm not sure if that is anything more than...

I'm not sure if that is anything more than propaganda. People that are overweight would show a big improvement by significantly restricting sweets and the excess bad carbs that they are currently...
Forum: Touring
02-14-13, 11:12 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,327
Posted By KirkBeiser

Of course high altitude is cooler but I see a...

Of course high altitude is cooler but I see a long stretch from MS to NM where you will mostly be at lower altitudes in May/June. And even in AZ and UT you will be going from high altitude to low...
02-14-13, 10:59 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,099
Posted By KirkBeiser

One reason building an HSR is so expensive is...

One reason building an HSR is so expensive is that a significant portion of the track is elevated eliminating the road crossing issue. Another reason that it's very unlikely to be built is that they...
Forum: Touring
02-14-13, 09:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,327
Posted By KirkBeiser

I like the northern route. The southern route...

I like the northern route. The southern route would be great also but I wouldn't want to be there at all near summer. The UP, northern Wisconsin, and northern MN are an underappreciated area imo...
02-14-13, 08:24 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,533
Posted By KirkBeiser

Looking back through the thread I think we're in...

Looking back through the thread I think we're in agreement but you misunderstood what I said.


I'm not talking about Atkins snacks here. I'm talking about the Atkins diet basically cutting out...
02-14-13, 04:49 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,533
Posted By KirkBeiser

Which common snacks containing flour are good for...

Which common snacks containing flour are good for you is a better question? I'm not saying that you shouldn't eat bread or baked snacks but for the most part they are empty calories that have very...
Forum: Touring
02-13-13, 10:52 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,144
Posted By KirkBeiser

I'm not sure that anyone has suggested to remove...

I'm not sure that anyone has suggested to remove the inner ring. Several have suggested that the outer ring is unnecessary for their touring. But they compensate by having a slightly larger middle...
Forum: Touring
02-13-13, 10:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,349
Posted By KirkBeiser

Of course I want a 30lb load instead of a 40 lb...

Of course I want a 30lb load instead of a 40 lb load but realistically with food, water, camping equipment and my camera stuff I'll come close to 40 lbs unless it's a 2 day weekend ride.

The 26"...
02-13-13, 09:59 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,099
Posted By KirkBeiser

self driving cars still have to deal with traffic...

self driving cars still have to deal with traffic jams and those are just going to get worse in the future imo. I also don't think self driving cars are as close as you think.
Forum: Touring
02-13-13, 09:57 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,551
Posted By KirkBeiser

To get started with lightweight backpacking you...

To get started with lightweight backpacking you could get an 8x10 tarp, a ridgerest (decent foam pad) and a good 32F down sleeping bag. The ridgerest will go on the rack. The tarp packs up small...
Forum: Touring
02-13-13, 09:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,450
Posted By KirkBeiser

I said control, not eliminate. Splitting a $5-10...

I said control, not eliminate. Splitting a $5-10 bottle of wine is controlling your frivolous expenses.
02-13-13, 03:10 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,533
Posted By KirkBeiser

This is my opinion also. ATkins seems to work...

This is my opinion also. ATkins seems to work because there are so many easy to eat snacks that are absolutely terrible for you. Some that are considered healthy alternatives are mostly just empty...
02-13-13, 02:26 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,099
Posted By KirkBeiser

I have a very similar distance from Kaohsiung to...

I have a very similar distance from Kaohsiung to Taipei. It would take me 5 hours (probably 6 due to traffic) to drive it and LA traffic (and probably SF's) was much worse than anything I've seen in...
Forum: Touring
02-12-13, 11:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,450
Posted By KirkBeiser

Provided you can control your frivolous spending...

Provided you can control your frivolous spending (liquor especially) your traveling costs are mostly lodging and food. Do you want to stealth camp (free), campground camp, couchsurf, stay in cheap...
Forum: Touring
02-12-13, 10:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,349
Posted By KirkBeiser

I was looking at the disc brakes partly due to...

I was looking at the disc brakes partly due to rim wear. I'm planning on taking enough trips where I could make it to 10,000+ km/yr. The extra stopping power is nice but a secondary consideration.
02-09-13, 06:37 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,099
Posted By KirkBeiser

I love taking Taiwan's HSR to Taipei for the...

I love taking Taiwan's HSR to Taipei for the weekend. Driving my car would be awful and there is a excellent and rapidly expanding MRT system (subway). I'm really not sure how practical the above...
Forum: Touring
02-08-13, 08:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,349
Posted By KirkBeiser

ksisler - I've moved on from the original bike...

ksisler - I've moved on from the original bike that i was looking at. Pretty much every component was wrong (front rack, wheels, gearing). I'm probably doing a Surly or comparable frame (Salsa or...
Forum: Touring
02-08-13, 08:02 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,144
Posted By KirkBeiser

Do you find cross-chaining to be an issue? I was...

Do you find cross-chaining to be an issue? I was running the numbers for a 24-40 and even though the ratios work I found it inevitable that I would be using the wrong half of the cassette...
Forum: Touring
02-08-13, 12:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,349
Posted By KirkBeiser

Okay so I've talked briefly to a local dealer (a...

Okay so I've talked briefly to a local dealer (a referral) and he actually speaks decent English. I will probably just get a Surly LHT frame since it for sure works and I'm not interested in any...
Forum: Touring
02-07-13, 07:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,158
Posted By KirkBeiser

If you don't think you'll continue to blog after...

If you don't think you'll continue to blog after the trip then CGOAB would by far be the easiest choice. I started with trailjournals (similar concept) when thru hiking and it worked. The nice...
Forum: Touring
02-07-13, 11:43 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,067
Posted By KirkBeiser

I've never had a problem with down absorbing...

I've never had a problem with down absorbing moisture but there are two reasons for that. I usually take an after lunch nap and air out the sleeping bag. I also haven't had a week plus of...
Forum: Touring
02-07-13, 11:30 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,455
Posted By KirkBeiser

I did a 160 km 2 day trip as the first of my...

I did a 160 km 2 day trip as the first of my weekend hike and bikes. I'm planning on spending 2+ months in Hokkaido hiking and biking around but I need to be stronger. This isn't much of a bike...
01-27-13, 07:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,447
Posted By KirkBeiser

I prepare it differently than most. I cook it up...

I prepare it differently than most. I cook it up and add several different types of fruit and pour some honey over it for a nice breakfast. I find that a banana is almost required and typically mix...
Forum: Touring
01-27-13, 02:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 981
Posted By KirkBeiser

I don't think the issue is how far you can tour...

I don't think the issue is how far you can tour on a folder but rather how much load you can carry. And if that becomes an issue then it seems like a trailer becomes an option.
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